Florida Certified High School Teacher (Part-Time)

Job #201Category: General Staff

About the Job:

Working under the supervision of the Site Coordinator the Certified Teacher will provide, promote, and enhance the overall mission of MCI by facilitating services that strengthen home/school/community partnerships and alleviate barriers to learning. The Certified Teacher will teach the basics of Science, Math, English and Test Preparation to children in high school. The teacher will actively instruct students, create lesson plans, assist with homework, manage students in the classroom, communicate with parents and help students prepare for standardized testing.

Responsibilities:

Teachers are required by to write and execute lesson plans that appeal to all learning styles based on state educational standards.

Teachers will take the extra time needed to work with students to overcome difficulties; and work with students who have trouble in coursework.

The teacher is responsible for monitoring the classroom and communicating with parents regarding how the student is performing.

Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet student needs

Actively monitor students in the learning environment

Use relevant technology to support instruction

Observe and evaluate student's performance and development

Maintain accurate and complete records and prepare required reports

Manage student behavior

Abide by all state and federal mandates in reporting physical abuse and/or neglect

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution

Florida State teacher certification

Relevant teaching experience

Experience designing, implementing, and managing educational programs

The ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships.

Ability to understand and relate to diverse populations including those suffering economic hardships.

Organizational skills with attention to details, superior time management skills.

Must be computer literate and have basic knowledge of common Microsoft Office applications

Mandatory Requirements:

Employment eligibility verification

Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Successful completion of background screening

Ability to provide services various hours, which will include evenings and some weekends

Working Conditions:

The Certified Teacher may have to manage a number of projects at one time, and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of residents, clients and students. The Certified Teacher may find the environment to be busy, noisy and will need excellent organizational, time, and stress management skills to complete the required tasks. Provide resume to dnunez@iamlibertycity.org

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Miami Children’s Initiative is a 501 (3) nonprofit organization focused on transforming Liberty City into a prosperous community. In partnership with Liberty City’s residents, youth, religious centers, schools, businesses and non-profit organizations, we seek to address the needs of our community by investing in our children. MCI believes that Liberty City’s strength lies in the undeveloped potential of its youth and that through focused strategic work the potential of each child can be unleashed.